Surname Ayalp - Meaning and Origin

Ayalp: What does the surname Ayalp mean?

The last name "Ayalp" is derived from the Persian word "Ayal," which means "noble hero." It is a common surname originating from the Ottoman Empire and is found throughout the Middle East. As a surname, it is used mainly among Jews from Turkey and the Middle East. The meaning of the surname is somewhat akin to the English phrase "noble protector."

More specifically, Ayalp is associated with a historic Jewish martyr from the 16th century Ottoman Empire. The martyr's name was Joseph Ayalp and he was tried and put to death for his religious beliefs. Later, his descendants adopted his name as their own, and it eventually became a common surname throughout the ancient Jewish communities of the Middle East and Turkey.

In its modern usage, the surname is primarily seen in Turkey and the Middle East. It is still used among many of the Jewish communities in that region. In addition to its continued use among those original communities, Ayalp has also been adopted by immigrants originating from the Ottoman and Persian Empires.

The Ayalp surname carries with it the legacy of a brave hero who defended his religious beliefs even in the face of death. As a surname, it is a lasting reminder of courage and honor.

Ayalp: Where does the name Ayalp come from?

The last name Ayalp is common in certain areas of Turkey today. It is an occupational surname, which originates from the Turkish word "ayalp" meaning "army chief". It has been linked with the military since the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, during the Ottoman Empire, the government created military units called "Akıncıs" (horsemen) intended to serve on the borders. The head of each Akıncı unit was called the "Ayalp" and was responsible for commanding the unit during campaigns and managing provisions. This position of such importance was passed onto the family line and over time, the Ayalp surname was adopted by those who were related to the commanders.

Today, the Ayalp surname is still present in certain regions of Turkey, such as in the Eastern Anatolia region, particularly in the provinces of Erzurum, Diyarbakır, Adıyaman, Elazığ, and Malatya as well as in the Central Anatolia region in the province of Kırıkkale.

While the Ayalp surname is quite widespread in Turkey, it is also present in other countries of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and America that have Turkish populations such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Morocco, Algeria, Syria, Iraq, and the United States.

Variations of the surname Ayalp

The surname Ayalp is ultimately of Turkish origin, which is derived from the Arabic phrase “Ayalb” meaning “brave one”. In different parts of the world it has been spelled in a variety of ways such as Eyalp, Ayyalap, Aialb, Aiaal and Ayalap. The variants can vary in spelling depending on the region and language, some of the common variants being Aial, Aylp, Aialb, Aialp, Aylap, Aiyah, and Ayal.

Surnames with a similar origin and/or variations of the name Ayalp, include Aiyalap, Aylpp, Aylap, Aalap, Ellp, Eyalp, Aahlp, Aalpb, Aiyalb, Aialpp, Aylbp, Aialb, Aylaba and Ailab.

The Ayalp name is found mostly in the countries of Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as in some other countries of the Middle East and Central Asia, such as Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Yet, the Ayalp surname has spread around the world due to the migration of people of Turkish origin. It can also be found in places like United States, Canada, and India.

In the United States, the surname Ayalp is the 8,372nd most common surname, with the most common variant being Aiyalap. In India, the surname is the 4,031st most common, with the most common variant being Aialb.

As for the origin of the English surname Ayalp, it appears to have been adopted by English-speaking people who were descended from immigrants of Turkish origin. It is possible that the surname is also derived from the Germanic names Ayla or Ayle or even a variant of the Spanish name Aiola.

Famous people with the name Ayalp

• Serkan Ayalp: Actor and director in the Turkish film industry
• İlke Yağlı Ayalp: Turkish actress
• Fehmi Ayalp: Turkish politician and Member of Parliament for the Nationalist Movement Party
• Suna Ayalp: Turkish director and screenwriter
• Cenk Ayalp: Turkish football player
• Ergün Ayalp: Turkish theatre and cinema actor
• Mahmut Tayş Arasayalp: Turkish Judo athlete
• Necdet Ayalp: Turkish filmmaker
• Süreyya Ayalp: Turkish writer, poet and academic
• Serkan Ayalp: Turkish footballer

Other surnames

Ayala